Side Door Pizza
Pizza Takeout · Near Southeast ·
Detroit-style pizza with unique toppings and a dog-friendly patio
Detroit-style pizza with unique toppings and a dog-friendly patio
"Described as a pint-sized, Detroit-styled pizza place opened nearby in Navy Yard during the pandemic, this spot serves as the existing neighborhood foothold for co-founder Brian Schram, who is now expanding in the area through the new Canton Disco project." - Tierney Plumb
"A small side door at Scarlet Oak in Navy Yard explains the name behind the ghost kitchen inside that’s been going strong since it’s fall 2020 debut. Neighborhood regulars flock to the mini takeout operation to pick up Detroit-style pizzas baked with Wisconsin brick and mozzarella cheeses and finished with a double racing stripe of zesty pizza sauce. There’s cheese, pepperoni, and a “Fahgettaboudit” option that piles on homemade Italian sausage, roasted peppers, and grilled onions. Co-owner Brian Schram was inspired to bring Detroit-style pies to Navy Yard after a visit to underground L.A. hotspot Dough Daddy while quarantining out West. Know before you go: There’s no seating inside, but the tiny takeout has a dog-friendly patio atop artificial grass out front." - Tierney Plumb
"A small side door at Scarlet Oak in Navy Yard explains the name behind the pint-sized takeout and delivery operation that’s been going strong since fall 2020. Neighborhood regulars flock to the tiny carryout for Detroit-style pizzas baked with Wisconsin brick and mozzarella cheeses and finished with a double racing stripe of zesty pizza sauce. An attached coffee shop and burrito bar called Earlybird joined the mix in late 2023 with breakfast tacos, assorted pastries, espresso drinks, and creative lattes. Morning-to-midday customers can sit and work in the adjoining restaurant (with free WiFi)." - Tierney Plumb
"Navy Yard’s takeout and delivery-only store serves Earlybird breakfast by day and a variety of Detroit-style pies by night (and afternoon). Highlights include a chicken Parm pizza, a New York-style chopped-cheese pizza, and a mumbo chicken pizza featuring cheese, jalapeños, red and green onions, and fried chicken slathered in mumbo sauce. Can’t make up your mind? You can order half-and-half pizzas to maximize your taste-testing options." - Hannah Yasharoff
"At this New Jersey Avenue SE duo both the NFC and AFC Championship games will be on TVs with sound at the tavern, while the neighboring pizza spot is running specials on Commanders mumbo wings and pizza during the playoffs run." - Vinciane Ngomsi